CEDC Workforce & Education Committee

August 1, 2019 - 4:00 PM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Workforce and Education Committee

Editorial: Broadband Mapping Charts Uncertain Course

June 27, 2019

Anyone who has been following the broadband saga in the Twin Counties over the last year knows broadband delivery is an arduous task. For lots of underserved and unserved people, it feels like two steps have been taken back for every step forward.

Mapping Issues Cloud Broadband Initiatives

June 26, 2019

Broadband is considered a vital service in today’s economy, but for many rural communities, it’s an inaccessible one. U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-19, has secured a measure in appropriations legislation in Congress to address “deeply flawed broadband mapping practices.”

New York State Workplace Training is in for an Overhaul

June 17, 2019

New York State is awash in programs designed to train people for the 21st century workforce, but it’s far from clear how well they are working and whether they coordinate with one another. Madhuri Kommareddi, director of Workforce Development, Office of Governor Andrew Cuomo, wants to change that.

Lt. Governor Visits Skywalk

June 7, 2019

Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the newly opened Hudson River Skywalk on Friday to highlight state investments in infrastructure. The Skywalk, which connects Olana State Historic Site to the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, was a $11 million state investment. In addition to pedestrian walkways, bike paths and viewing platforms, the project also involved construction of a traffic circle. Hochul took a tour of the walkway Friday afternoon.

CEDC Board of Directors

July 30, 2019 - 8:30 AM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

CEDC Loan Committee – CANCELLED

July 23, 2019 - 1:00 PM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Loan Committee